A GIFT

I received a gift the other day, from a couple from church. I've been baking for them, over the past few years, and sharing my recipes with them. I've never met the women, she is ill and isn't able to come to church. But we write notes back and forth to one another, and have gotten to know each other that way. Today I thought I'd share my gift with you. First the card, which I thought was so appropriate for the season. And here's my gift. Isn't she beautiful. She is part of the Jim Shore Collection, an artisan that I have come to admired for years now. I often see him on QVC, and have wished to own one of his works, but was afraid to start 'yet another' collection. This figurine is called 'Angel Of Hospitality'. Maybe they chose this one for me because the husband first had some of my baking at one of our Hospitality gatherings at church. He was there to help serve. That's when I first learned of his wife's illness and his being the baker in the family. Don't you love her little teapot and cup and saucer.

I put her on the table, with the card they gave me, to take the picture.

Then I thought maybe I should make her part of the centerpiece. But later removed it, in fear that she would get knocked off. I wouldn't want anything to happen to her.

I hope that you will all receive a gift that means as much to you as this does to me. Hugs to you all and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR.